Mendham Township poll worker Rhoda Radtke asks Chris Christie for his autograph after the governor voted in the primary this morning. Christie is joined by his wife, Mary Pat, and son Andrew.
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Lautenberg's death is "a loss to our state," Christie said, noting he intends to attend the late senator's funeral Wednesday in Manhattan.

"Everyone in New Jersey should take a moment to thank Sen. Lautenberg for his public service, "Christie said.

Lautenberg's death was "not unexpected" Christie said, pointing out that the senator was ill. "It's always tough to lose someone so dynamic."

Video: Gov. Christie casts primary vote with wife Mary Pat and son Andrew Governor Christie arrived at the emergency services building in the Brookside section of Mendham Township to cast his vote in the primary election. The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Mary Pat, and his son Andrew, who also voted. Christie and state Sen. Barbara Buono face only little know opponents for the gubernatorial nominations of the Republican and Democratic parties. (Video by Andre Malok/The Star-Ledger)

Christie said he'll have some comments about "where we go from here this afternoon. I"m going through a process that other governors have had to go through. There are all kinds of competing interests tugging and pulling at you."

I have a clear sense of my role and responsibility."

Christie was accompanied by his wife, Mary Pat, and his son Andrew, who also voted.

About 30 members of the media and about 15 poll workers far outnumbered the handful of voters that were on hand.

"It's been very quiet," said poll worker Cheryl Gonzalez. "It's been slower than a school election but I think it's going to pick up."